River in Greater London

River Thames Weather Forecast

River Thames weather: 60°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

☁️ 60°F now🕔 8:39 AM local📅 Best: May, June, July and August

Summary

River Thames is a river in Greater London. River Thames is a river known as the river through London.

Right now it is 60°F (16°C) in River Thames with overcast. It feels like 58°F. Today runs from 58°F to 69°F. Chance of precipitation is 45%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.5/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit River Thames is May, June, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 76°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.

The closest major airport is London Heathrow Airport (LHR), about 14 mi away. Nearby highlights include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, British Museum, Tower of London and Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites.

In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is 4.3°F below the 74°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in River Thames today at 9.4/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Weather in River Thames right now

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60°F
Overcast · feels like 58°F
Humidity73%
Wind6 mph NNE
Gusts12 mph
UV index0.7 · Low
Cloud cover98%
Pressure1011 hPa
VisibilityExcellent · 21 mi
Air quality21 · Good
Sunrise5:55 AM
Sunset8:11 PM
Moon🌓 First quarter · 55%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 8:39 AM, Aug 21 local time.

Next 24 hours

Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.

9 AM☁️61°0%6 mph
10 AM☁️62°0%6 mph
11 AM☁️64°0%6 mph
12 PM66°1%6 mph
1 PM68°2%5 mph
2 PM69°5%6 mph
3 PM☁️69°8%6 mph
4 PM☁️69°14%8 mph
5 PM☁️69°25%8 mph
6 PM☁️67°39%10 mph
7 PM☁️66°45%11 mph
8 PM🌙64°39%10 mph
9 PM☁️62°25%9 mph
10 PM☁️60°14%11 mph
11 PM🌦️60°8%10 mph
12 AM🌦️59°3%10 mph
1 AM🌙59°0%9 mph
2 AM🌙58°0%7 mph
3 AM🌙57°0%7 mph
4 AM🌙56°0%6 mph
5 AM🌙56°1%7 mph
6 AM🌙55°2%6 mph
7 AM☀️55°2%6 mph
8 AM☀️56°2%6 mph

16-day forecast for River Thames

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Fri, Aug 21🌦️ Light drizzle69° / 58°45% · 0,0 in11 mph4
Sat, Aug 22🌦️ Light drizzle69° / 55°3% · 0,0 in10 mph4
Sun, Aug 23⛅ Partly cloudy73° / 58°0%9 mph6
Mon, Aug 24☁️ Overcast71° / 61°6%15 mph5
Tue, Aug 25🌦️ Light rain80° / 64°16% · 0,4 in11 mph5
Wed, Aug 26🌦️ Drizzle77° / 64°44% · 0,1 in11 mph4
Thu, Aug 27🌦️ Drizzle74° / 65°58% · 0,1 in12 mph0
Fri, Aug 28🌦️ Drizzle68° / 56°77% · 0,2 in14 mph4
Sat, Aug 29🌦️ Light drizzle70° / 59°53% · 0,0 in12 mph3
Sun, Aug 30🌦️ Light drizzle69° / 55°53% · 0,0 in9 mph3
Mon, Aug 31🌦️ Drizzle70° / 58°65% · 0,2 in10 mph5
Tue, Sep 1🌦️ Light drizzle71° / 55°41% · 0,0 in7 mph4
Wed, Sep 2☁️ Overcast71° / 54°35%8 mph4
Thu, Sep 3☁️ Overcast74° / 57°41%11 mph2
Fri, Sep 4🌦️ Light drizzle70° / 60°— · 0,2 in12 mph1
Sat, Sep 5☀️ Clear sky-- / ----2

Climate in River Thames month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January45°36°3,5 in★★★☆☆
February50°41°3,3 in★★★☆☆
March54°41°1,6 in★★★★
April61°45°1,3 in★★★★
May68°51°1,8 in★★★★
June73°56°2,0 in★★★★★
July76°60°2,2 in★★★★
August74°58°1,0 in★★★★★
September69°54°3,8 in★★★★
October61°49°3,1 in★★★★
November52°43°3,0 in★★★☆☆
December49°42°2,5 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Air quality and pollen in River Thames

21
Good
Air quality is satisfactory for everyone.
PM2.56.5 µg/m³
PM1012.3 µg/m³
Ozone42 µg/m³
NO₂14.9 µg/m³
UV index0.7 · Low
Airborne hazeClear air

Pollen today

AlderNone
BirchNone
GrassNone
MugwortLow
OliveNone
RagweedNone

Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.

Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.

Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise5:55 AM
Sunset8:11 PM
Daylight14h 16m
Solar noon1:03 PM
Golden hour (am)5:55 AM - 6:55 AM
Golden hour (pm)7:11 PM - 8:11 PM
Blue hour (am)5:25 AM - 5:55 AM
Blue hour (pm)8:11 PM - 8:41 PM
Moon phase🌓 First quarter · 55%
Moonrise4:35 PM
Moonset11:25 PM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Best time to visit River Thames

Go in May, June, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★★★
July★★★★
August★★★★★
September★★★★
October★★★★
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

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Frequently asked questions

Where is River Thames?

River Thames is a river in Greater London. Its coordinates are 51.5074, -0.1278. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in River Thames right now?

It is currently 60°F (16°C) with overcast. Humidity is 73% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit River Thames?

May, June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in River Thames, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is River Thames in?

River Thames observes Europe/London (UTC+01:00). The local time is 8:39 AM.

What is the nearest airport to River Thames?

The closest airports are London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 14 mi away, London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 25 mi away and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), 209 mi away.

What are the top things to do in River Thames?

Popular options include Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, British Museum, Tower of London, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge and Snowdonia National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (rivers) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 21, 2026 at 8:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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